A robotic arm prototype has picked up gold level recognition for Walsall College’s engineering students. EDT (Engineering Development Trust) has commended the seven students for their expert design, developed through an industry-led programme. Neil Sambrook, Head of Cluster for Construction, …
Student engineers at Walsall College are feeling more confident about their future careers after receiving advice from directors at four local manufacturing firms. 50 students attended the Next Gen Makers Engineering Careers Roadshow, which provides engineering employers with opportunities to …
The latest group of engineering technicians at Perkins Stafford to participate in an apprenticeship programme have celebrated their graduation. The five apprentices completed an Advanced Technical Apprenticeship Programme with Walsall College. They were presented with their awards at a special …
As an apprentice with manufacturing solutions provider, PP Control and Automation, Jerelle Jackson gained experience of different parts of the business. These included the shop floor, main assembly, purchasing and continuous improvement departments. The opportunities helped him go on to …
The creative side of the sciences and the scientific side of the arts was explored close up during a college wide event hosted by the college’s Careers Guidance Team. Organisations representing science, technology, engineering and maths hosted have-a-go activities during …
Walsall College has opened a new £2 million state-of-the-art Digital Engineering Skills Centre to help address the skills gap within the industry. Launched in conjunction with 2018’s ‘Year of the Engineer’, the Digital Engineering Skills Centre includes the latest equipment …
Students at Walsall College had the opportunity to find out about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths careers during an event organised by the College’s Careers Guidance team on Wednesday 2nd May. Held at the College’s Wisemore Campus, the event invited …
Walsall College’s Applied Science students took part in a range of exciting activities during the NEC’s Big Bang Fair, exposing them to an array of careers they can pursue within STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). The award-winning event aims …
More than 90,000 young people of all ages flocked to NEC Birmingham for this year’s national Skills Show, where Walsall College exhibited with some engineering activities and a Digital Graffiti Wall. The Skills Show is renowned for being the nation’s largest …
A work placement at Mayes and Warwick has helped Brett carve a career in engineering, as he is now an apprentice for the manufacturing firm. The 17-year-old entered the world of work through a one-week placement arranged by Walsall College, …